Thursday 24 July 2014

A giant haggis, cabers, golf clubs, 41 Scottish terriers, Rod Stewart, Billy Connolly, the Queen, lashings of self-deprecation and even a gay kiss - Glasgow's Commonwealth Games begin in style

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Glasgow has welcomed the world with an exuberant and proud opening ceremony of the 20th Commonwealth Games at the city's Celtic Park. The Queen (left) attended the event - a proud, energetic and quirky celebration of Scottish culture, including the Loch Ness Monster and Tunnocks Tea Cakes. Actor John Barrowman led the evening's entertainment, as he paraded around the arena singing the praises of Scotland. He also planted a same-sex kiss on one of the performers at a mock Gretna Green wedding (inset left). Rod Stewart was the biggest name performing at the ceremony, which ended with a spectacular fireworks display (centre).

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